Guidance

Create and submit compartment maps and spatial data

Find out how to create and submit accurate compartment maps and spatial data, such as shapefiles, for the Forestry Commission.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 19 December 2025
• Last updated: 15 January 2026
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  1. 15 January 2026

     Added more example maps to the compartment maps page.

  2. 19 December 2025

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Requirements for creating compartment maps

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Requirements for creating spatial data

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Details

You need maps to support your woodland management plan or felling licence application.

These guides explain what is required when submitting compartment maps and spatial data to the Forestry Commission.